HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is starting to use drones as first responders.
HPD’s new pilot program will deploy these drones to certain calls before officers arrive, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Honolulu police said their new drone as first responder program is about speed and safety. Drones operated from the Alapai Headquarters will cover Downtown, Chinatown, Kalihi and surrounding areas starting Wednesday…